grammar school
noun
an elementary school.
grammar schools
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pluralof grammar school.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The AQE test was used mainly by controlled and voluntary grammar schools while the GL assessments were used mostly by Catholic-maintained grammar schools.
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2025
The list published by the DE included almost 40 grammar schools and a prep school, where parents typically pay fees for their children to attend.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2024
Cambridge has faced significant criticism for admitting almost half of its students from London and the South East, including from state grammar schools with more socially privileged intakes.
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2024
Their children go to grammar schools in Derry.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2024
Long ago, before he had even heard of grammar schools, he was entered for an exam that led him to one.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
